Joint Commission launches assisted living accreditation program to introduce ‘national, consensus-based...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2021
The Joint Commission has launched a new assisted living community accreditation program to bring “national, consensus-based standards” to the industry.
Commission to look at improving assisted living for LGBTQ+ older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 24, 2022
A newly formed commission will study and advise the Illinois government on how to improve assisted living and other services for LGBTQ older adults in the state.
Senior living operator mandates COVID-19 booster shots for employees
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
A California-based senior living operator has announced a COVID-19 booster shot mandate for its employees, when one becomes available, “to ensure the continued protection of our residents and one another.”
MA plans ‘designed for senior living residents by senior living communities’ roll out in California
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
LeadingAge California and Richmond, VA-based care management company AllyAlign Health are partnering to offer Medicare Advantage special needs plans to cover long-term care residents across the continuum...
Temporary staffing agencies thrust more into crosshairs amid workforce crisis
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2023
A bill recently introduced in Oregon would make temporary staffing agencies more transparent and affordable, senior living advocates say.
Senior living providers advised to ‘carefully evaluate’ employee classifications in light of new...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 10, 2024
A large national trade group advocating for senior living and other long-term care providers is urging its members to “carefully evaluate their existing classifications” of workers following the Tuesday...
Senior living leaders named to ‘top lobbyists’ list
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
Representatives from trade associations representing the senior living field have been named to The Hill’s ‘Top Lobbyists 2022” list, published Wednesday.
Clearing immigration’s ‘insurmountable roadblocks’ a chance to address worker shortages, industry...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2022
Clearing “insurmountable roadblocks” to immigration would help address critical workforce shortages in the senior living industry, an industry leader told the Senate Judiciary subcommittee in response...
How a senior living provider freed up employees to pursue their passions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 08, 2023
A few years ago, United Methodist Communities embarked on a digital transformation to improve productivity, drive innovation and improve resident and employee experiences.
Organizational culture key to building a senior living ‘dream team’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2023
The Great Resignation has turned into the Great Opportunity to build a “dream team” for senior living providers that focus on organizational culture, according to workforce solutions experts.